Top 5 Dangerous Openers in Cricket: The standard of cricket has changed significantly these days. Batsmen's playing styles have also evolved. However, here we will tell you about the 5 most dangerous openers, who are hard to match.

5 Dangerous Openers

World cricket has seen many openers who have entertained fans with their batting, but they haven't become particularly fearsome. Here, we'll tell you about five openers whose mere names sent shivers down the spine of their opponents. These batsmen thoroughly entertained the spectators in the stadium.

Matthew Hayden

Australia's Matthew Hayden was hardly a fear any bowler had when he played. He was considered the backbone of the Australian team's batting. He was known for his excellent technique, timing and long innings. For a bowler, facing this batsman was like crossing the Atlantic on foot. His 380-run innings against Zimbabwe is a testimony to this. This player showed Australia the dream of a golden era, facing whom opponents would lose sleep over. He played 103 Tests and 159 ODIs.

Sanath Jayasuriya

Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya ushered in a new wave in opening. After his consistent run-scoring in the 1996 World Cup and beyond, world cricket realized he would create history. Jayasuriya's power strokes, sixes, and timing exemplified how to capitalize on the powerplay. He dominated Tests and was the undisputed king of ODIs. He played 445 ODIs.

Sachin Tendulkar

Known as a brand endorsement of trust, Sachin Tendulkar scored so many runs in Tests and ODIs that he became the standard of cricket. His centuries, batting under pressure, and long innings are prime examples of his talent. He single-handedly carried India's position throughout the 1990s and into 2010. After Sachin, India offered several young batsmen opportunities as openers, but they lacked consistency and patience.

Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith is a player who impressed the world more with his leadership than his game. Opening the innings for South Africa and leading the team wasn't easy, but Smith proved it all. He was elected captain at the age of 22. His batting style wasn't aggressive, but his tall stature, straight bat, and ability to play firmly on the wicket were his strengths. He has scored 27 Test centuries.

Alastair Cooke

On November 7, 2018, a Test match was played between India and England. This was no ordinary Test match, but the last match of legendary batsman Alastair Cook. He retired from international cricket after scoring 71 runs in the first innings and 147 runs in the second innings. His batting helped England win the match by 118 runs. In an era of fast-paced cricket, he established himself globally with his classic Test batting. His technique was simple. He set many records as a left-handed batsman. Since his departure, England has not had a similar opener.

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